Fine-Spun Legalism and the Bridges Deportation Question
The piece condemns the handling of the Harry Bridges deportation case as hair-splitting constitutionalism that harms U.S. interests. It criticizes bureaucratic delay, congressional opposition led by Murdock of Arizona, and calls for public action to resolve the danger posed by aliens deemed disloyal.
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Arizona
Harry Bridges
United States
Congress
Murdock
Bridges
House
Lord Bryce
Jackson
Tinkering With An Heirloom in Arizona Senate Reform
The Arizona Young Democrats proposal to alter senate representation is criticized as tinkering with an inherited system. The Arizona Republic notes the original equal representation principle, compares it to a cherished heirloom, and warns that changing it challenges the federal rule of equal suffrage. The piece recalls historical fears of majority domination and the bicameral compromise that preserved balance between large and small states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
State
Senate
The
Arizona Republic
Geography Teacher Embarrassed Over Maps Shown
A Buffalo Evening News note reports a geography teacher was embarrassed after showing yesterday's map of Europe to her class. The incident drew attention in local schools and sparked discussion on teaching materials.
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Europe
Buffalo Evening News
Stamp portrait honor shifts from Washington to Martha
The Kansas City Star notes a playful contrast with George Washington on a 1-cent stamp and Martha Washington rated at 142 cents, describing it as a gallant handling of the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Martha
Kansas City Star
Gop Convention Echoes Fear of Hitler Influence
A Philadelphia report on Republican mood at the 1940 convention likens party fears to Adolf Hitler shaping U S policy. It mocks figures from Roosevelt era critics and notes tension over Wendell Willkie, Taft, and Vandenberg supporters amid protests of perceived wasteful spending.
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Philadelphia
Adolf Hitler
United States
Versailles
Roosevelt
Eleanor
Ritz
Bellevue-Stratford
Fuehrer
Republican Party
Johnny
Bill Bullitt
Hitler
Willkie
Wendell Willkie
Broad Street
Bill Shearer
the Bellevue
Forest Davis
Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Robert Taft
Taft
Henry Mencken
Senator Vandenberg
Jim Watson
Boo Boo Hoff
Benjamin Franklin Hotel
Frank Gannett
Laughing crowd echoes from pan tomime night
A reader recalls a pan tomime show where the audience reacted loudly, with laughter carrying across the venue. The exchange highlights the amusing atmosphere and the memorable moment that followed.
Tucsoniana Local Notes From September 1873
Rain fell Sunday night and clear warm days followed. Tully Ochoa & Co. train returned from San Carlos and headed to Gila for grain while another came from Chiricahua reservation. Rev. Moore and family arrived en route from Salt River Valley to Pueblo Viejo on the Gila and are held in esteem. Larkin W. Carr came from Maricopa Wells. Williams and Dr Wilbur departed to survey southern country for sheep stock site.
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Arizona Citizen
Tully, Ochoa & Co
San Carlos
Gila
Chiricahua
Mr. Moore
Salt River Valley
Pueblo Viejo
Larkin W. Carr
Maricopa Wells
W. W. Williams
R. S. Wilbur
Band Concerts By 5th U. S. Cavalry In Tucson
The full band of the 5th U. S. Cavalry will perform a chosen programme on Sunday September 14 starting at 5 p m Local time The orchestra will follow at Tucson with a theatre programme at 8 30 p m the same evening
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5Th
U. S. Cavalry
Tucson
Rafael Ron Remembered As Prominent Imperial Era Exile
Rafael Ron born in Spain, emigrated to Mexico as a young man, became a notable figure there during Maximilian's empire. He opposed the empire after its collapse, later ran a small Tucson business, and was held in high esteem by acquaintances. His death is announced in this paper.
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Rafael Ron
Spain
Mexico
Maximilian
Tucson
Man Quotes Legacy Through Education and Family
A quoted statement from Thomas Scott extols leaving a lasting impact via a well educated family, arguing education strengthens generations and society more than individual gains.
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Thomas Scott
Willkie Blitz Upends Taft-Dewey Delegates in 1940 Race
Willkie blitz campaigns swiftly reshape state delegations as Taft and Dewey seek unity to blunt the surge. Texas strategist R. B. Craeger heads Taft effort while Willkie gains 15 plus votes in New Jersey. Delegates report heavy telegram and letter outreach, with whispers of past business dealings and strong backing from three top party authorities.
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Taft
Dewey
Willkie
R. B. Craeger
Texas
Mr. Craeger
New Jersey
Facts Not Worth Knowing From Bugs Baer
Compilation of quirky trivia and playful misstatements from Arthur Baer mixing definitions, science curiosities, and odd facts. Includes notes on carillons fox dens plover speed and the Imperial Mammoth tusks alongside humorous misdirections and postscript gags.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Bugs Baer for 20 Years
A dated clipped series notes anniversaries. Entries mark June 25 milestones from 1935 to 1920, referencing public figures and events with wry commentary on politics, presidents, and culture. The items mix plebiscites, insurance, Washington, Darell Darrow, Darwin, Eddie Cantor, and New York’s East Side.
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Bugs Baer
Eddie Cantor
East Side
Pleiades Brightness and Ocean Divination Notes
Fragmented lines discuss Leconomancy predicting the future by water in a basin and claim six of the Pleiades appear bright while a seventh hides herself in shame, referencing a hippodrome as a fraudulent contest with a fixed winner.
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Atlas
Pleione
President backs multi billion army equipment program
Washington reports a plan urged by William S. Knudsen to furnish over 4.0 billion dollars in army gear for several million men. The proposal aims to prebuild equipment through extended factory capacity, aligning with the navy program presented this week and awaiting Congress approval once shaped.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Defense
William S. Knudsen
FDR
Congress
Knudsen
Syndicate Reproduction Notice
Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc reproduction in whole or import strictly prohibited as stated in the distributor notice.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Mussolini strikes in Africa to curb French retreat
The piece notes Mussolini's timing tied to disrupting French forces in Africa, warning Italy's emblem would be a vulture when prey cannot strike back. It also mentions Wendell Wag using Alabama connections to block Dewey delegates.
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Washington
Mussolini
Africa
Mediterranean
Algiers
Tunis
Il Duce
Joseph T
Italy
Alabama
Dewey
Hoover Talk Sparks Stimson Rift in 1940 Race
Roosevelt’s new secretary of war Henry L. Stimson nearly blasted ex president Hoover over reports of anti Roosevelt talks with GOP leaders. Hoover urged appeasing Hitler, urging engagement with Germany, a stance fueling campaign debate on foreign policy. Ingalls backs Taft, and convention scenes show GOP factions rallying around leadership amid war era tensions.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Herbert Hoover
Stimson
Hoover
United States
Hitler
Europe
White House
Germany
Goering
Mr. Stimson
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Simson
GOP
Latin America
France
Taft
David Linton Ingalls
Ingalls
New York Central Railroad
Dave
Yale
Air Corps
John L. Lewis
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania Corporation
Charles Hilles
New York National
Jim Watson
Senate
Henry Fletcher
CIO
John Hamilton
Alf Landon
Kansan
Hamilton
Cleveland
United Feature Syndicate
Keep America’s fires burning by staying normal
Elsie Robinson argues against wartime austerity urging Americans to spend and support national programs. She insists true patriotism means active faith and robust consumption to sustain democracy, industry, and morale despite the war crisis.
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Hitler
America
France
England
Germany
Humility Quotes Highlight Great Minds Across Eras
A compact collection contrasts Ruskin Spurgeon Thoreau and Lowell on humility. The excerpts discuss testing character by humility and the challenge of remaining humble in praise, linking humbleness with grace dignity and insight.
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